Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation

Agency file

AR Department of Transportation

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The AR Department of Transportation plans, builds, and maintains transportation infrastructure — roads, bridges, transit, and motor-vehicle services.

In 2026, this agency had 4,140 employees with median total compensation of $51,012; the highest distinct record was $236,730.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $245.5M
Employees: 4,140
Median total: $51,012
Highest record: $236,730

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$0$130,468+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,140 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($51,012) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $59,297 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,116

$41,470

$51,012

$70,408

$91,338

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $91,338 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $38,116. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Maintenance Aide II

614 · $41,392

Maintenance Specialist

284 · $47,892

Maintenance Aide I

274 · $35,620

Crew Leader

154 · $54,704

Construction Aide

97 · $41,392

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Page 46

Reynaldo Retana

Heavy Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 12-29-2025
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Reynaldo Retana serves as a Heavy Bridge Repairer within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-29-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,654. They are classified at grade 08.

William Williams

Tractor Trailer Driver/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 04-06-2026
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

William Williams is a Tractor Trailer Driver at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-06-2026. 2026 total compensation came to $43,654. They are classified at grade 08.

Justin Cantrell

Heavy Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 10-20-2025
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Cantrell is a Heavy Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-20-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $43,654. They are classified at grade 08.

Kimberly Spharler

Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 05-24-2021
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kimberly Spharler works as a Adv Field Clerk for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-24-2021. Kimberly earned $43,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Kelly Nix

Heavy Bridge Repairer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 12-29-2025
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kelly Nix holds the role of Heavy Bridge Repairer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-29-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,654. Their pay grade is 08.

Shannon Leopard

Advanced District Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 06-14-2022
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Shannon Leopard is a Advanced District Clerk at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-14-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $43,654. They are classified at grade 08.

Phelix Price

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 04-06-1995
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Phelix Price works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-06-1995. Phelix earned $43,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Jason Myers

Office Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 08-05-2015
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jason Myers works as a Office Assistant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-05-2015. Jason earned $43,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Albert Ashford

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 10-24-2022
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Albert Ashford serves as a Adv Area Hq Attd within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-24-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,654. They are classified at grade 08.

Corbin Williams

Adv Surveys Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 02-26-2024
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Corbin Williams works as a Adv Surveys Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-26-2024. Corbin earned $43,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Lynetta Ivey-Reid

Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 04-17-2023
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Lynetta Ivey-Reid works as a Adv Field Clerk for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 04-17-2023. Lynetta earned $43,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Jubal Davidson

Tractor Trailer Driver/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 06-09-2025
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jubal Davidson holds the role of Tractor Trailer Driver at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 06-09-2025. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,654. Their pay grade is 08.

Hazyn Rambo

Adv Area Hq Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 09-26-2022
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Hazyn Rambo works as a Adv Area Hq Attd for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-26-2022. Hazyn earned $43,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Michael Armstrong

Office Assistant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 05-05-2025
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Michael Armstrong serves as a Office Assistant within Other. Records show a hire date of 05-05-2025. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,654. They are classified at grade 08.

Janet Harmon

Adv Field Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,654

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,654
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,654
Hire date: 07-15-2024
Pay grade: 08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Janet Harmon works as a Adv Field Clerk for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-15-2024. Janet earned $43,654 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Travis Watkins

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,576

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,576
Hire date: 03-01-2001
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Travis Watkins serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-01-2001. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,576. They are classified at grade 07.

Jamie Casey

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,472

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,472
Hire date: 10-28-2019
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Jamie Casey works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-28-2019. Jamie earned $43,472 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Joseph Thomas

Area Hq Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,472

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,472
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,472
Hire date: 06-22-2015
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Joseph Thomas serves as a Area Hq Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-22-2015. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,472. They are classified at grade 07.

Justin Mann

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,342

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,342
Hire date: 08-10-2015
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Justin Mann holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 08-10-2015. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,342. Their pay grade is 07.

Mitchell Bowman

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,290

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,290
Hire date: 03-28-2017
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Mitchell Bowman is a Construction Aide at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-28-2017. 2026 total compensation came to $43,290. They are classified at grade 07.

Stephen Pickering

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,212

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,212
Hire date: 09-14-1995
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Stephen Pickering is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 09-14-1995. 2026 total compensation came to $43,212. They are classified at grade 07.

Richard Flagg

Surveys Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,186

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,186
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,186
Hire date: 03-17-2011
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Richard Flagg works as a Surveys Aide for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 03-17-2011. Richard earned $43,186 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Michael Stevens

Parts Runner/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,134

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,134
Hire date: 04-25-2013
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Michael Stevens is a Parts Runner at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 04-25-2013. 2026 total compensation came to $43,134. They are classified at grade 05.

Marlin Miller

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,108

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,108
Hire date: 10-11-2004
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Marlin Miller holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-11-2004. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,108. Their pay grade is 07.

Christy Centers

Area Hq Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,056

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,056
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,056
Hire date: 07-27-2007
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Christy Centers works as a Area Hq Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-27-2007. Christy earned $43,056 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Randy Couch

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,030

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,030
Hire date: 08-10-2020
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Randy Couch serves as a Construction Aide within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-10-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $43,030. They are classified at grade 07.

Diedra Crossno

District Clerk/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$43,030

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $43,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,030
Hire date: 02-15-2020
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Diedra Crossno holds the role of District Clerk at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 02-15-2020. In 2026, their total compensation was $43,030. Their pay grade is 07.

Tyrone Lee

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,952

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,952
Hire date: 10-24-2011
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Tyrone Lee holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-24-2011. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,952. Their pay grade is 07.

Melissa Downing

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,952

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,952
Hire date: 07-14-2008
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melissa Downing works as a Maintenance Aide II for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-14-2008. Melissa earned $42,952 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Joshua SmithMay be multiple

Construction Aide/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,926

Sub-department: Other
Hire date: 08-28-2019
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Joshua Smith appears in AR Department of Transportation payroll as a Construction Aide, with $42,926 reported in 2026 — this entry may combine more than one individual of the same name.

Charles Schroeder

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,926

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,926
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,926
Hire date: 12-12-2018
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Charles Schroeder holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-12-2018. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,926. Their pay grade is 07.

Tyler Jones

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,900

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,900
Hire date: 12-06-2021
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Tyler Jones serves as a Maintenance Aide II within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-06-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,900. They are classified at grade 07.

Terry Wedgeworth

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,900

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,900
Hire date: 09-24-2019
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Terry Wedgeworth works as a Rest Area Attendant for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 09-24-2019. Terry earned $42,900 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

James Bradley

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,900

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,900
Hire date: 07-15-2010
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

James Bradley holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 07-15-2010. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,900. Their pay grade is 07.

Ashanique Matthews

Rest Area Attendant/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,848

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,848
Hire date: 01-27-2020
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Ashanique Matthews serves as a Rest Area Attendant within Other. Records show a hire date of 01-27-2020. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,848. They are classified at grade 06.

Melissa Lea

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,796

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,796
Hire date: 06-05-2002
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Melissa Lea is a Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 06-05-2002. 2026 total compensation came to $42,796. They are classified at grade 07.

Kimberly Walters

Statewide Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,796

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,796
Hire date: 03-16-2012
Pay grade: 06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Kimberly Walters is a Statewide Maintenance Aide I at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 03-16-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $42,796. They are classified at grade 06.

Bridget Easter

Maintenance Aide II/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,796

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,796
Hire date: 12-23-2019
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Bridget Easter holds the role of Maintenance Aide II at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-23-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $42,796. Their pay grade is 07.

Channlyn Allison

Lead Station Attd/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,744

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,744
Hire date: 12-12-2022
Pay grade: 07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Channlyn Allison serves as a Lead Station Attd within Other. Records show a hire date of 12-12-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $42,744. They are classified at grade 07.

Patty Wicker

Maintenance Aide I/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$42,718

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $42,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,718
Hire date: 10-22-1995
Pay grade: 05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Patty Wicker works as a Maintenance Aide I for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-22-1995. Patty earned $42,718 in 2026. Their pay grade is 05.